Giyu Tomioka was the first Demon Slayer Tanjiro ever met, and the one who spared Nezuko. Here is the story of the Water Hashira and his blue Nichirin blade.
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The whole story of Demon Slayer begins with Giyu Tomioka. In the snow of episode one, he could have killed Nezuko. Instead he sent Tanjiro to Urokodaki, and changed everything.
Who is Giyu?
Giyu is the Water Hashira. Quiet and hard to read, he wears a haori made of two different patterns, one of them in memory of his friend Sabito.
He even created his own technique, the Eleventh Form of Water Breathing: Dead Calm, which stops every attack that comes within reach of his blade.
The sword
Giyu's Nichirin blade is a deep blue, the colour of Water Breathing, whose forms flow like waves around the sword. Water Breathing is also the first style Tanjiro learns, so Giyu's sword is where the story of the blades begins.
Which Giyu katana should you get?
- Giyu Tomioka wooden katana (₹1799): new. A deep-blue hand-painted blade with the Demon Slayer Corps inscription, a white and blue handle wrap and a glossy black scabbard. Best for walls, collections and cosplay.
- Giyu LED katana (₹2999): the blade glows, USB Type-C, double tap to switch on. Best for gaming setups and dark rooms.
Every version is about 104 cm long with a decorative, non-sharp blade.
How to choose
Giyu's sword now comes in two styles:
- Pick wooden if you want the closest look to the anime, plan to hang it on a wall, or need it for cosplay. It needs no power and the blue blade stands out in daylight.
- Pick LED if it is going behind a gaming monitor or in a dark room. The blade glows a calm blue and runs on USB Type-C.
Will it fit my room?
At about 104 cm, the katana is roughly the width of a small desk. On a wall it needs about 110 cm of free space; on a stand, a shelf or desk at least 30 cm deep. Our stands keep it level and stop it from rolling.
Buying Giyu's katana as a gift?
It works well for birthdays, Diwali, Raksha Bandhan and graduation, for anyone who has watched the series. Add a stand so it can go on display the day it arrives. If you are unsure which style they would like, the wooden version is the safer choice for collectors and the LED version for gamers.
Display ideas
Giyu next to Tanjiro tells the story from the very first episode. The LED blade glows a calm blue. Put it on a single, double or triple katana display stand to keep it straight and safe.
Key moments in the story
- Episode one: Giyu finds Tanjiro protecting Nezuko in the snow. Seeing Nezuko protect her brother, he spares her and sends them to Urokodaki.
- Mount Natagumo: he arrives just in time to save Tanjiro from Rui, defeating him with Dead Calm.
- The Hashira meeting: he stakes his own life, together with Urokodaki, on Nezuko never attacking a human.
- Hashira Training: Tanjiro slowly helps him accept that he deserves his place among the Hashira.
- Infinity Castle: he fights Akaza alongside Tanjiro, the demon who killed Rengoku.
What's next for Giyu
The first Infinity Castle film (2025) put Giyu and Tanjiro against Akaza, and it became the highest-grossing anime film ever worldwide. Part 2 of the Infinity Castle trilogy is not coming in 2026; reports point to 2027, and fans expect the next big news at the Demon Slayer stage at Jump Festa in December.
Did you know?
- Giyu and Sabito trained together under Urokodaki. Sabito died at Final Selection, which is why Giyu feels he doesn't deserve to be a Hashira.
- One half of his haori is his late sister Tsutako's pattern and the other is Sabito's.
- His Eleventh Form, Dead Calm, is a technique he created himself; Water Breathing officially only has ten forms.
Frequently asked questions
What colour is Giyu's sword?
Deep blue, the colour of Water Breathing. The wooden version has a hand-painted blue blade; the LED version glows a calm blue.
Is Giyu's sword the same as Tanjiro's?
No. Both learned Water Breathing from Urokodaki, but Giyu's blade is blue while Tanjiro's turned black.
Is the blade sharp?
No. All our katanas are display pieces with decorative, non-sharp blades, made for walls, desks, collections and cosplay. They are not for sparring or cutting.
Does it come with a stand?
The display stand is sold separately. Our single, double and triple katana stands fit all UrbanNook wooden and LED katanas.
How is it packed and delivered?
Every katana is packed in protective packaging for its full 104 cm length and delivered across India. Report any transit damage within 3 days with an unboxing video and we replace it free.
Care
Keep it out of strong direct sunlight to protect the finish, and wipe it with a soft dry cloth. All our swords are decorative with non-sharp blades.
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